Downstream petrochemical news

GlobalData says that the pandemic-driven feeble demand for polyolefins is being partially offset by strong and increased demand from sectors such as packaging, fast-moving consumer goods, and healthcare.

The two companies will investigate, develop, and optimise technology and equipment packages to enhance the sustainability and performance of petrochemical facilities.

Lummus Technology will supply 14 cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex that is part of the Ethane-rich Gas Processing Complex (GCC EGPC) located near Ust-Luga on the Gulf of Finland.

A new programme intended to turn the Canadian state of Alberta into a leading global producer of petrochemicals has been launched.

Alberta’s government is in talks with a private Saudi company to open a CAN$5 billion to CAN$10 billion (US$3.8 billion – US$7.6 billion) petrochemical plant.

The Amur Gas Chemical Complex has selected Univation Technologies’ UNIPOL™ PE Process for three world-scale PE reactor lines.

China has started building a mega petrochemical and refining complex in Shandong province this week, according to local state media reports.

In the past two years, ADNOC has enhanced its strategic energy links with India – a key growth market for crude, refined and petrochemical products.

W. R. Grace & Co. has licensed its UNIPOL PP Process Technology to Dongguan Grand Resource.

Lummus Technology's Novolen business has been awarded a contract by Hengyi Industries for a large-scale polypropylene unit in Brunei.